MCC Reminder for Week of March 29 - April 2:
March 29 - No School Teacher In-Service. Emergency Tier 1 Child Care is available. Meals are available for takeout. If you wish to order, please complete form: https://bit.ly/37XtCb7.
Tuesday, March 30: Head Start, K-12 full day of school.
Wednesday, March 31: Head Start, K-12, early release 12:30 Viking, 12:50 Newfolden; 1:00 HS (All HS Students must stay in school until 1 pm. They are not allowed to leave early unless excused by principal.)
Thursday: Preschool, K-12 full day of school.
Friday, April 2: No School - Spring Holiday. No meals. No Emergency Tier 1 Child Care.
Email is currently working at MCC Schools. If you sent an email this morning between 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., we may not have gotten it, so please send it again if you did not get a reply.
Phone service to Newfolden area has been restored. Calls to school offices should now go through.
We are having some technical issues with our phones. If you try to call school and can't get through please e-mail office secretaries for support:
Viking - Sarah: sbray@mccfreeze.org; Newfolden - Patty: pwagner@mccfreeze.org; and High School - Missy: mbjorgaard@mccfreeze.org. Sorry for the inconvenience. We'll alert you when phone service resumes.
MCC Families,
We posted an updated letter to families on our web page here: https://bit.ly/3tFQELU
The letter includes an April School Calendar: https://bit.ly/3d4fr63
Paper copies will be sent home with elementary students today. High School Students and Head Starts students will receive theirs on Monday.
We wanted to get information out now to help you with spring planning.
Thank you for all your flexibility and understanding this year.
Superintendent Lund
The MCC School Board met in regular session last night (March 16, 2021). A briefing of the board meeting can be found here: https://bit.ly/3bO777x.
Zoom Audio Recording of the meeting is available until April 9 here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/xcLo0S4PiM04ZwlHvdIkFHuQkIV8pchqWdyHJjhpKZgfhSURwgaxagT1nblTNSuO.2C7t4u8X_RNJuH_C
Access Passcode: 3caYK==V
Reminder MCC Families:
K-12 students attend school every day this week!
HS attends Monday - Wednesday
PK attends Thursday - Friday
Wednesday is an early release day. Viking Elementary School Day ends at 12:30. Newfolden Elementary School Day ends at 12:50.
High School School Day ends at 1:00. Buses will leave HS Loop area for homes at 1:05.
Reminder - MCC Families: please take time to complete our Summer Recreation/Summer Community Education Survey:
https://bit.ly/3bwyaHH (Disregard if you already completed it)
We are gathering interest in summer activities to help us with our community education and Summer Recreation offerings this summer. If you have any questions about anything community education related, please contact Missy in the high school office (218) 874-7225 or mbjorgaard@mccfreeze.org. Thank you!
The Marshall County Central School Board will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 16 in the MCC High School Library at 6:30 p.m.
Due to COVID restrictions, the public may attend the meeting but must do so via Zoom. If you would like an invitation to the meeting, please contact Superintendent Lund before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. He can be contacted via e-mail: jlund@mccfreeze.org or by phone: 218-874-8530.
If you would like an open forum item discussed by the board, please send written information to Superintendent Lund by 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 15 and he will share concern/question with board members prior to meeting and they will consider discussion during a time reserved at beginning of the meeting.
Agenda for the March 16, 2021 School Board meeting is located here: https://5il.co/qkhh
Summer Recreation/Summer Community Education Survey: https://bit.ly/3bwyaHH
MCC Families please take a moment and click on the link to complete our Summer Recreation/Summer Community Education Survey. We are gathering interest in summer activities to help us with our offerings this summer.
If you have any questions about anything community education related, please contact Missy in the high school office (218) 874-7225 or mbjorgaard@mccfreeze.org.
Thank you!
Stress related to COVID-19 is at an all-time high. The American Psychological Association’s Stress in America report found that nearly 8 in 10 adults say COVID-19 is a major factor in their stress levels. Resilience includes our ability to bounce back from adversity and come back stronger, and while that may not come effortlessly, it is achievable.
Here are some tips to help you get started:
1. Accept change. We all got a good dose of change in 2020! Whether we were working from home, virtual learning, or staying indoors for days at a time, we had to adapt to something completely new. Managing your expectations and allowing for flexibility are great places to start, so if things don’t happen as planned, you can continue to adapt.
2. Keep things in perspective. This takes practice, but a great place to begin is thinking about and writing down what you’re grateful for. When you focus on the positives around you, the negatives don’t feel as overwhelming. How you organize your thoughts matters and realizing that some things are out of your control can free you from harmful thought patterns. It helps to think about the big picture. You can’t always change what happens, but you can control how you react to it.
3. Take care of yourself. We can’t emphasize self-care enough, as it really can help bring you to a more positive and hopeful mindset. Doing nice things for yourself or planning activities you enjoy can promote a better mood, and it’s a great excuse to do something enjoyable for yourself if you’ve been feeling down. Try going for a brisk walk, watching a funny movie, or crafting – anything that’s going to make you feel more like you.
4. Prioritize relationships. Connecting with other people and cultivating relationships are innately human activities; we are social by nature. Lean on your social network for support if you need it. You are not alone in feeling “2020 fatigue,” and investing time in your relationships will help foster a sense of solidarity. Your friends and family may need some support from you as well, so be sure to offer them help too.
5. Seek professional help. Last year was far from the norm, and if you’re finding it hard to adjust, know that help is available. A licensed mental health professional can help you find some strategies for staying afloat and moving forward. Community organizations and faith-based groups are also available for support. The important thing to remember is that you are not alone, and your well-being is the top priority.
Source:
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/external/2021/01/2020s-word-of-the-year-resilience-and-five-tips-to-help-you-maintain-it-in-2021/
If you are feeling Hopeless, Angry or Confused, or even just need an ear to listen, please call the NW8 Children's & Adult Crisis Support Line at 800.282.5005 or Text "MN" to 741741.
Reminder for the week:
K-12 in school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Head Start in school Monday & Tuesday
Preschool in school Thursday & Friday
All students distance on Wednesday
K-12 parent teacher conferences Monday and Tuesday - elementary were mailed appointment times; HS parents please call Missy for appointment
To reserve takeout meals for Wednesday: https://bit.ly/3sxHa4Y
We are looking for a paraprofessional in our Newfolden Elementary Building for the remainder of the 2020-2021 School year. Preferred applicant has 2 years post secondary education or previous experience working with children or a related field. Benefits include: PERA Retirement, Personal Time, and Sick time.
Job Application - http://bit.ly/2mIk4Mo
Please complete application and submit cover letter to mnelson@mccfreeze.org or mail application to:
Matt Nelson, Elementary Dean of Students
PO Box 189
Newfolden, MN 56738
Please apply promptly, the position is open until filled.
Congratulations to the Regional Science Fair Winners:
Grand Champion: Kelby Augustine and Jake Fredrickson
1st place: Charlie Bjorgaard and Maddie Waterworth
2nd place: Alex Bray, Tate Bakke, Beau Nelson, Kylie Gustafson, Tarson Erickson and Jorja Donarski
Special Awards:
Bemidji State University Biology Dept. $100 Gift Card and T-shirt: Jake Fredrickson
Red River Chemical Society Award: $100 Barnes and Noble Gift Card, Periodic Table Scroll Pen: Kelby Augustine
Bemidji State University Chemistry Dept. T-shirt, Lanyard, and $100 Amazon Gift Card - Maddie Waterworth
Bemidji State University Nursing American Indian Heritage Science Award - Hydro Flask, BSU coffee tumbler, BSU pen: Alex Bray
Headwaters Science Center Emerging Scientist Award - 1 year long membership to the Science Center - Kelby Augustine
Reminder to families for week of March 1 to March 5:
K-12 are in school in person Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday
Head Start is in school Monday & Tuesday
Preschool is in school Thursday & Friday
All students are distance learning Wednesday, March 3.
Sign up for March 3 Meal Pickup: https://bit.ly/37Ul6K1
Have a great week!
Thank you to all our school bus drivers that help our students get to school and back home or activities and back home each school day!
A bus driver's role goes far beyond just driving. In many cases they are the first school adult a child sees each day. Our drivers each have a tremendous heart towards the children and families they serve.
Thank you MCC Bus Drivers!!
Marshall County Central students benefit every day from the leadership and vision of our school board members. February 22-26 is Minnesota School Board Recognition Week, so please take time to thank these dedicated school leaders:
Mark Knutson - Chairperson
Craig Bakke - Vice Chairperson
Patti Anderson - Clerk
Mindy Dunrud - Treasurer
Rob Anderson - Director
Kayla Nelson - Director
Zack Nicklin - Director
School board members devote significant time to provide leadership for our school district! #CelebrateSchoolBoards
High School Custodian/Cleaner
Marshall County Central Schools is seeking a full-time custodian/cleaner for the High School building. Position will periodically rotate with another staff member between cleaning work on day shift/evening shift during the school year and day shift work on maintenance and projects during the summer. Preference given to applicants with previous cleaning/custodial experience/boilers license or applicants with or willing to work towards certification. Pay to start at $16.00 day shift/$18.00 night shift; more with experience/boiler certification. Benefits include vacation, holiday pay, sick time, retirement, and health insurance. Must pass a criminal background check. Applications are available from the school office or at http://bit.ly/2mIk4Mo. Please complete application, and submit cover letter with resume to jlund@mccfreeze.org or mail applications to:
Jeffrey Lund, Superintendent/Elementary Principal
Marshall County Central Schools
PO Box 189
Newfolden, MN 56738
Please apply promptly, the position is open until filled.
Marshall County Central Schools is an equal opportunity employer. See Less
School Reminder for Week of February 22-26:
HS (Monday-Tuesday) In School;
K-12 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) In School;
Preschool (Thursday-Friday) In School
Wednesday: Distance Day
Wednesday Meal Sign up: https://bit.ly/39xPVoT
